...
let me know if you are interested as soon as possible, as these courses get
booked up quickly.
Email me at john@puppetcraft.co.uk
Tutor: John
Roberts
At: Dartington, Devon.
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Comments
about past courses:
"Brilliant.! Thoroughly enjoyable."
"Loved every minute. Exactly what I wanted. Exceeded expectations."
"The most enjoyable course I've done…Relaxed, fun and very clear. This
man knows his onions!"
See
photos from past workshops
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Aim
For you to learn how to make carved puppets.
The week is planned to suit your needs.
The days will be as intensive or relaxed as you choose to make
it..... there will be beginners and experienced makers... but by keeping
the numbers down to 7 at most - individual needs will be catered for.
Each person's level of skill, aim and speed-of-working can be accommodated.
You could aim to make a complete puppet ... which is a lot to do within the
week... or you can work at a more leisurely pace. You should at least go away
with all the bits and knowledge to complete a truly unique and beautiful puppet.
You are welcome to
book more than one week as this will insure that you get your puppet finished,
adjusted and working well.
This is a course for
adults: not for anyone under 18 years old.
Aspects
that will be covered:
Design of a puppet; Safe handling
of tools; Working with wood; Sharpening the chisels; Construction techniques
that produce a puppet that really works!
At Rudolf Steiner School, Dartington, in a light, workshop-studio space, set in the beautiful Devon country side.
Method.
The methods used are versatile, fast and require minimum tools or equipment......
you can use this method without the need for a bench, vice or electrical tools....
using only a sturdy table and some hand tools.
It is unique combination of Chinese and European puppet techniques.
i.e. Freehand carving using very fine chisels is done in China with no pre-design
or cutting out of the wood. John has combined this very fast technique with
the more considered method used throughout Europe - designing a puppet first
on paper.... transferring this to the wood .... using a saw to cut accurate
profiles before carving begins.
All tools will be provided. Some specialist tools will be available for sale
at the end of the week.
For those doing week 3: we will add some work on music/voice and will then try out your puppet performance!
John Roberts must be one of the most experienced course leaders in Europe having run carving courses every year since 1980 and the ONLY non-Chinese person to learn traditional Chinese string puppet secrets during 7 months study in China. He has run workshops, internationally - in Sweden, Zimbabwe, America and Japan. His puppets are some of the finest in Britain.
Provided:
All tools, wood and other odds and ends will be supplied.
Tea and coffee and juice will be provided.
Time
table:
First day: Sunday: Start at
1pm. End 6pm.
Monday : Start 9.30am to 5.30pm.
Tuesday : Start 9.30am to 5.30pm. Evening session for those who want to work
on till 8pm.
Wednesday : Start 9.30am to 5.30pm.
Thursday : Start 9.30am to 5.30pm. Evening session for those who want to work
on till 8pm.
Friday : Start 9am to 1pm.
The week ending 14th August, has got extra time: Friday afternoon
till 5pm to rehearse a short performance and on Saturday morning try out your
puppets in front of a non-paying audience in Totnes.
Where?
Travel.
At: Rudolf Steiner School, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6AB.
About 4 miles from Totnes which is on the main line train from London (3 hours)
A taxi from Totnes station costs about £12.
Accommodation
is available at many B+B's. Typically a single costs from £30 to £60
per night.
Do sort your accommodation as soon as you can as this is a busy
time of year in Devon.
For possible accommodation contact the Totnes Tourist Information on
01803 863168 www.totnesinformation.co.uk
Ask for a booklet/list to be sent to you. If you do not have your own transport,
book accommodation that is near Dartington or Staverton, or on the bus route
between Totnes and Buckfast (Stagecoach bus route 88)..
A room at a family home: some friends may have a room or two available….
Details if required.
Camping and
Caravanning: Please
contact me for details.
Food (not included): There are pubs and shops within 5 minutes in a car.
Sight seeing and entertainment. You will be 15 minutes drive from Dartmoor, 45 minutes from beaches, 10 minutes from an excellent cinema on the Dartington Hall Estate, where there is also the Dartington International Summer School of Music.
Cost:
Course fees £325.
This includes all materials and use of all tools. Accommodation and food is
not included.
The course may be canceled
if less than 5 people apply, or due to unforeseen events.... .....illness of
tutor etc. - then naturally your payment, including deposit will be fully refunded.
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* Please book as soon as possible, as I need 5 bookings before I can secure the studio space.
Click here for a Booking Form
I look forward to
hearing from you.
Look on my web site for more background of my work.
www.puppetcraft.co.uk
John Roberts
PuppetCraft, 1 Venton Oak Cottages, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DW. Great
Britain.
Tel: 01803-867778 e mail: john@puppetcraft.co.uk
Mobile: 07973 442253 international phoning: + 44 1803 867778
If these details do not suite you, please tell me what variations you would
like. Please let me know what dates you would like a course.
The workshop space.
